Proximal radioulnar synostosis

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdalmoneim Elaktaie
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Inability to supinate the right hand

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Female

Both elbow joints

x-ray

Bony fusion of proximal end of right radius and ulna, in keeping with proximal radio-ulnar synostosis.

Case Discussion

Etiology of proximal radio-ulnar synostosis is either congenital or post-traumatic.

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